ChainCatcher News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's cryptocurrency working group has announced the agenda and panel members for the roundtable meeting on April 11, themed "Regulating Cryptocurrency Trading: Between Lockdown and Dilemma." Commissioners Hester Peirce and Caroline Crenshaw, along with Acting Chair Mark Uyeda, will attend. The participants include:Nicholas Losurdo, Partner at Goodwin Procter LLP;Tyler Gellasch, President and CEO of Healthy Markets Association;Jon Herrick, Chief Product Officer at the New York Stock Exchange;Richard Johnson, CEO and Founder of Texture Capital;Dave Lauer, Co-Founder of Urvin Finance and We the Investors;Katherine Minarik, Chief Legal Officer at Uniswap Labs;Christine Parlour, Chair of the Finance and Accounting Department at the University of California, Berkeley;Chelsea Pizzola, Deputy General Counsel at Cumberland DRW;Austin Reid, Global Revenue and Business Lead at FalconX;Gregory Tusar, Vice President of Institutional Products at Coinbase.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, several Republican members of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee have written to the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC, urging the withdrawal of the FDIC's FIL-16-2022, the Federal Reserve's SR 22-6, and SR 23-8 regulatory letters, stating that they have increased the regulatory burden on banks using blockchain technology, hindered innovation, and restricted financial institutions' participation in the stablecoin ecosystem.The lawmakers believe that the current regulatory approach harms the competitiveness of the U.S. financial sector and that a more technology-neutral and open regulatory approach should be adopted.

ChainCatcher news, according to relevant information, OKX President Hong has confirmed that he will attend the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival" main forum on April 6, 2025, and deliver a keynote speech.It is reported that the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival" is co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group, with W3ME as the organizer. The event will be held from April 6 to 9, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. OKX Web3 is the title sponsor of this event and the exclusive NFT ticket issuance partner. By purchasing conference NFT tickets through the OKX Web3 wallet, attendees can enjoy a limited-time 15% discount on ticket purchases, exclusive NFT verification entry channels, and multiple special benefits for ticket holders, such as exclusive gifts.

ChainCatcher message, a16z stated at the cryptocurrency working group meeting of SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: "If the SEC can provide guidance on token issuance, it will prevent the trend of tokens being issued only to non-U.S. citizens, which effectively transfers the ownership of blockchain technology developed in the U.S. overseas."

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, OKX Global Chief Business Officer Lennix has confirmed attendance at the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival," which will take place on April 6 at the main forum of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and will participate in the conference roundtable forums on the morning of April 6 and the afternoon of April 7.It is reported that the "2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival" is co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group, with W3ME as the organizer. The event will be held from April 6 to 9, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. OKX Web3 is the title sponsor of this event and the exclusive NFT ticket issuance partner. By purchasing conference NFT tickets through the OKX Web3 wallet, attendees can enjoy a limited-time 15% discount on ticket purchases, exclusive NFT ticket verification entry channels, and multiple special benefits for ticket holders.

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett stated that although the official invitations have not yet been sent out, several key industry figures have confirmed their attendance at the cryptocurrency summit to be held this Friday at the White House.Confirmed guests attending the summit include: Strategy founder Michael Saylor, Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey, Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang, Exodus CEO JP Richardson, Multicoin managing partner Kyle Samani, co-founder of the Trump-related crypto project World Liberty Financial Zach Witkoff, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, and Kraken CEO Arjun Sethi.

ChainCatcher message, regarding the guidance issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Meme coins, stating that "Meme coins are not considered securities." SEC Commissioner and crypto skeptic Caroline Crenshaw published an article on the SEC's official website, stating that the purpose of the written guidance provided by SEC staff is to promote understanding and compliance with federal securities laws. However, the guidance issued by the SEC completely undermines this concept, presenting an incomplete and unfounded legal viewpoint that suggests an entire category of products falls outside the SEC's jurisdiction.This guidance does not provide a clear legal definition, nor does it even offer basic dictionary definitions. It is not a reasonable interpretation of existing law. It raises more questions than it answers, such as what constitutes a Meme coin and whether Meme coins can be defined or are useful classifications under existing securities laws. It ultimately amounts to a broad statement of general principles, offering little clarity or predictability for any given currency.

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has explained the sanctions imposed by financial authorities, stating that these sanctions were taken based on issues identified during the 2024 Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) on-site inspection. The specific sanctions include a partial suspension of operations and a ban on new customers transferring virtual assets. Upbit has reviewed the necessary improvement measures and completed the actions taken to respond to the sanctions imposed by the financial authorities. The sanctions implemented may change according to relevant regulatory procedures. If the relevant measures are suspended or become ineffective, new users will be able to use Upbit's services without restrictions.

ChainCatcher news reports that the event "Synapse 2025: Exploring the Future of AI," hosted by the Web3 one-stop service provider Cipher Dance, was successfully held at Alibaba Cloud's Hong Kong office, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future development of AI.The event included two exciting discussion sessions. Guests from 0G Labs, KITE.AI, and Aethir discussed how AI is reshaping various industries, particularly in the application of decentralized technologies and Web3. Core team members from Vly AI, Artela Network, Lumoz, Mysten Labs, and Brevis discussed how AI agents can transform smart contracts and enhance the decision-making process within the blockchain ecosystem.Francis from Vly AI mentioned that they have already integrated AI Agent into their social payment product, allowing users to interact directly with @vly_agent on X to give crypto tips to other users, with plans to provide more intelligent features in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox News reporter Eleanor Terrett, informed sources revealed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently showing "heightened interest" in cryptocurrency staking operations and has sought detailed explanations from industry insiders regarding different types of staking and their advantages. Last week, SEC trading and markets personnel participated in a webinar focused on staking.At the same time, the SEC has confirmed receipt of the 19b-4 filing submitted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), which requests the inclusion of staking functionality in the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. Sources expect that the SEC will issue guidance related to staking in the near future.

ChainCatcher news, according to a tweet by Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, sources revealed that the U.S. SEC is very interested in "staking" and has even requested the industry to provide a memorandum detailing the different types of staking and their benefits.The source expects that the U.S. SEC will issue some form of guidance regarding staking in the near future, as it is a topic they are keen on.

ChainCatcher message, the 2025 Based Rollup Summit hosted by Taiko will kick off on March 10, 2025, during ethSF in San Francisco.Currently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and various L2 co-founders as well as VCs have confirmed their attendance at the 2025 Based Rollup Summit, where they will serve as speakers to bring cutting-edge thoughts and insights to the based rollup community, users, and developers.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, as part of the EU's extensive cryptocurrency regulations, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a consultation document on February 17, seeking input from stakeholders, "with the aim of developing guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of individuals providing advice on crypto assets or information regarding crypto assets or crypto asset services on behalf of crypto asset service providers."The guidelines will align with the EU's Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), published in June 2023, aiming to establish consistent standards for employees providing crypto advice and information to clients, enhance investor protection, and promote trust in the crypto market.

ChainCatcher news, BrickBank founder Jeffrey confirmed his attendance at the event "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" held on February 19 during Consensus HK. BrickBank is the first RWAFi stablecoin yield protocol. By issuing R2USD, it combines the stable returns of RWA with high-yield opportunities in DeFi, providing investors with a safe, transparent, and sustainable stablecoin yield solution.It is reported that the event "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" will take place on February 19 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (28 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong). It is co-hosted by the well-known Web3 data company RootData and the leading Asian crypto media Chaincatcher. The salon will discuss hot topics of this crypto cycle, such as AI Agent, Memecoin, and RWA, guiding investors in the right direction.

ChainCatcher news, Ave.ai's ecosystem director Jack confirmed attendance at the event "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" held on February 19 during Consensus HK. Ave.ai is a leading on-chain cryptocurrency trading platform that integrates over 130 public blockchains and more than 300 decentralized exchanges (DEX). The platform provides on-chain data and token analysis, supporting applications, PC platforms, and trading bots, offering trading services to over 7 million users worldwide, enhancing the security and efficiency of trading.It is reported that the "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" event will take place on February 19 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (28 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong), co-hosted by the well-known Web3 data company RootData and Asia's leading crypto media Chaincatcher. The salon will discuss hot topics of this crypto cycle, such as AI Agent, Memecoin, and RWA, providing direction for investors.

ChainCatcher news, Virtuals Protocol CMO Sally confirmed attendance at the event "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" on February 19 during Consensus HK. Virtuals Protocol is a decentralized artificial intelligence factory that creates various AI characters for different virtual worlds (such as games or online spaces) that can respond through text, voice, and actions. VIRTUAL Protocol provides incentive mechanisms for the creation and monetization of decentralized AI characters for each virtual interaction (games, metaverse, online interactions, etc.).It is reported that the event "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" will be held on February 19 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (28 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong), co-hosted by the well-known Web3 data company RootData and the leading Asian crypto media Chaincatcher. The salon will discuss hot topics of this crypto cycle, such as AI Agent, Memecoin, RWA, etc., providing direction for investors.

ChainCatcher news, SoSoValue co-founder Jivvva Kwan confirmed attendance at the "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" event on February 19 during Consensus HK. SoSo Value is a one-stop financial research platform for cryptocurrency investors, providing real and high-quality macro market information, along with news and research based on an AI classification system that connects macroeconomic data with the cryptocurrency market.It is reported that the "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" event will be held on February 19 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (28 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong). It is co-hosted by the well-known Web3 data company RootData and the leading Asian crypto media Chaincatcher. The salon will discuss hot topics of this crypto cycle, such as AI Agent, Memecoin, and RWA, providing direction for investors.

ChainCatcher news, GMGN co-founder Haze confirmed attendance at the event "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" held on February 19 during Consensus HK. GMGN.Ai is a well-known meme tracking and analysis platform aimed at providing trading signals to traders by tracking smart money addresses and analyzing token fund flows.It is reported that the event "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" will take place on February 19 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (28 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong), co-hosted by the Web3 asset data platform RootData and the leading Asian crypto media Chaincatcher. The salon will discuss hot topics of this crypto cycle, such as AI Agent, Memecoin, and RWA, to guide investors.